Mask production at the underwear factory Himi Toyama, March 19, 16:47 with cloth made of bra material
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Amid the spread of the new coronavirus in various parts of Japan, a sewing maker in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, has begun producing masks using nonwoven fabric, which is used as a material for brassiere, in an effort to eliminate the shortage of masks.
Atsumi Fashion, a sewing maker located in Himi City, is engaged in sewing women's underwear, including brassieres, using nonwoven fabric, which is processed into a cloth without woven fibers.
With the shortage of masks nationwide at this manufacturer, "nonwoven fabrics" are being used for disposable masks, so female employees have come up with the idea of converting to masks.
At the factory of the manufacturer, masks are produced in the evening after normal operations are completed, and employees use sewing machines to sew strings.
The manufacturer has decided to supply approximately 1,000 masks to the staff in charge of the window service at the local Himi City Office, and plans to sell the masks to the general public via the Internet in the future.
"Atsumi Fashion" sales manager Hiroshi Hinada said, "Since masks continue to be scarce, we made them with the intent of contributing to society. The role of not spreading out flying through coughing and sneezing is enough with this mask. I hope that many people will be able to help. "